Now Jenny Scrivens, Communications Manager, Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta, is a degree graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where she was a goalie for the women's team. Jenny met, fell in love and married the Cornell's men's team goalie (also wearing #30) Ben Scrivens, now Edmonton Oilers' goalie. Photo Supplied

Jenny Scrivens, Communications Manager, Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta donates blood during Canadian Blood Services, Its in You To Give, day. Photo Supplied

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Jenny and Ben Scrivens. Jenny is the Communications Manager, Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta, she is a degree graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where she was a goalie for the women's team. Jenny met, fell in love and married the Cornell's men's team goalie (also wearing #30) Ben Scrivens, now Edmonton Oilers' goalie. Photo Supplied

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Jenny Scrivens takes a turn in net during the Five Hole for Food ball hockey tournament at Centennial Plaza in Edmonton, Alta., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The aim of the tournament is to gather donations for local food banks. Edmonton is the 11th stop out of 13 on this year's tour. Codie McLachlan/Edmonton Sun/QMI Agency

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Jenny Scrivens takes a turn in net during the Five Hole for Food ball hockey tournament at Centennial Plaza in Edmonton, Alta., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The aim of the tournament is to gather donations for local food banks. Edmonton is the 11th stop out of 13 on this year's tour. Codie McLachlan/Edmonton Sun/QMI Agency

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Jenny Scrivens makes a save while taking a turn in net during the Five Hole for Food ball hockey tournament at Centennial Plaza in Edmonton, Alta., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The aim of the tournament is to gather donations for local food banks. Edmonton is the 11th stop out of 13 on this year's tour. Codie McLachlan/Edmonton Sun/QMI Agency

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Jenny Scrivens Communications Manager at Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta during a visit at Sports Central in Edmonton. Photo Supplied

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20 questions with Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta's communications manager Jenny Scrivens. Jenny is a degree graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York aswell as a grad from Humber College's PR program in Toronto.

1) It's Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast?

The usual eggs Benedict and coffee.

2) If you didn't do what you do for a living, what would you be?

A full-time student.

3) Who's your hero?

My parents.

4) Last book you couldn’t put down?

I love non-fiction. Thrilling I know, but I recently read and enjoyed Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters by Alan A. Miller and Satoshi Kanazawa. The authors are evolutionary psychologists, and their findings are provocative and not at all politically correct. A great read to debate at the dinner table!

5) Who was your childhood celebrity crush?

I don’t think I had a celebrity crush.

6) What's playing in your iPod (CD, cassette or eight-track) right now?

Lately it’s been a lot of country music, especially The Road Hammers since they’re coming to our Block Party on Sunday!

7) If you could see one concert, what would it be?

Dave Matthews Band at Red Rocks in Colorado.

8) What's the best thing about Edmonton?

The people are incredible. Everyone I’ve met has made me feel so welcome.

9) What’s your weirdest habit?

I can’t think of anything, but I’m sure my friends and family have a few for you.

10) What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Private phone calls in public places.

11) What's your fast-food guilty pleasure?

Breakfast at McDonald’s.

12) What was your most embarrassing moment?

How do I choose just one? The first time I met my husband’s family, I tripped up the steps of the restaurant and fell flat on my face.

13) Which person, alive or dead, would you like to have dinner with?

James Madison, the author of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

14) What’s your favourite vacation destination?

Hiking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to see the mountain gorillas.

15) What is your favourite TV show?

House of Cards, and I’m impatiently waiting for season 3 to be released.

16) What's your dream car?

Whatever gets me from A to B.

17) If you could have one super power, what would it be?

Teleportation. I’m always far from family so I’d love to see them more often.

18) What's the one thing you haven't done that you'd love to do?

Travel to the Galapagos Islands.

19) If we're buying, you're having...

Are we talking about food here? I’ll have the steak.

20) What are your words to live by?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Poll

Do you know anyone who has used the services of the Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta?